Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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November 2025

15

December 2025

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Air conditioning
Garden
Vending machine
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker

$65 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable/satellite channels

347 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Budget Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable/satellite channels

232 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

288 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe King & Queen Suite with Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

330 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

326 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

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$67 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬10 min walk
‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 25 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

Garden
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

2 bedrooms
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

More

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz also has a garden.

What's the area around Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz like?

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a short 7-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Bed

Service staff

Boardwalks

Location

Parking

Shower

Bathroom

Car

Children

What guests liked

Parking was easy, convenient, and available, with many reviewers noting its proximity to the property and amenities. (15 reviews)
The property's location is perfect for walking to the beach and nearby attractions. (11 reviews)
The property is close to plenty of eateries and stores, with staff also recommending dining options. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

Aug 6, 2025

Very convenient location

Amelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Clean and simple room walking distance to the beach

carissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

Staff was kind, we had a great time, property was clean and maintained.

Tracer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

It is quiet. Room was clean. Nice staff. Perfect distance to the beach and restaurants.

Thad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2025

Spacious, quick, clean, quiet

Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 30, 2025

Great value hotel clean and great service

Honestly this day was great room was nice and clean front desk clerk was very nice I forgot my ID and they held onto it for 2 days cuz I had business in the area and couldn't get back before the office closed very close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk or wharf It was great honestly we will be staying here again

Garrett, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2025

Ten minute walk to the boardwalk. Front desk staff was kind and communicative. Rooms were clean and parking was easy. Allowed to check in early for a small fee.

R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2025

Great place and the staff are amazing!

Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 18, 2025

A little on the noisy side, traffic and outside activity. They did provide earplugs in the room for the guests. A nice perk was the close proximity to the Boardwalk. A friendly staff member greeted me when I checked in. Room was very spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable.

Velma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 24, 2025

The location is perfect. The room is exactly like a pictures. The most important thing that I hope they improve it is cleaness. The floor is disgusting. Really need attention to cleanliness.Other things were great

Hootsa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2025

Easy, walkable, clean. Will stay again.

Tristan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 8, 2025

We stayed in the two-bedroom. The front bedroom did not have a television but the bathroom was there. The back bedroom had a television and kitchen, it also had a second door to go out but when I opened the door, at the bottom it was full of bugs and eggs, so I quickly closed it, and did not open it again. We did not drive there but the parking seemed to be accessible. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The kitchen and bathroom were unswept, and there was a large dead black bug by the refrigerator floor upon arrival. I asked the front desk to sweep the floors and they did. A strange lady knocked on the door late at night, and I was there with my daughter and I told her quietly to ignore it, although the woman knocked several times. We were able to walk back and forth to the boardwalk and a convenience store was two blocks away from the hotel, but I would not trust walking there at night. The Wi-Fi worked fine. The towels were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the shower head was nice, but the tub stopped up while showering. Although the location is convenient, I would not stay there again.

Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 6, 2024

Customer service was great and the room was the cheapest and cleanest we stayed at on our trip

Cienna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2024

Clean, convenient, very close to the beach

jose g, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2024

Birthday Trip Success

Came down for birthday group trip, loved this place! Great location, easy parking and check-in.

Rysa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2024

Clean and very nice staff.

Soila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 16, 2025

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Chase, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2024

I like how close and convenient it was to the boardwalk

Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 31, 2024

Great location and big rooms. Stayed a whole week with my 2 kids and really enjoyed it.

Nadia, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 31, 2024

We had a great stay at this place! Location is super convenient and just few minutes of walk to the beach and all the attractions. We had a quiet and restful sleep, property also has a convenient free parking. The staff is amazing, super kind and helpful people. We’ll be back for sure!